Can be used in combination with -display-on.Īttaches the execution of Awake to a Process ID (PID). Can be used in combination with -display-on.Įxpiration date and/or time when Awake will turn off and resume the standard power state.

Expected values are true or false.ĭuration, in seconds, during which Awake keeps the computer awake.

Awake will look for changes in the settings.json file to update its state.ĭetermines whether the screens should be kept on or off while the machine is kept awake. When this argument is used, all other arguments are ignored. This includes the Behavior Mode (indefinite or timed), whether screens should be kept on, and what the values for hours and minutes are for a temporary keep-awake. This assumes that there is a settings.json file for Awake, generated by PowerToys, that contains all required runtime information. Use the PowerToys configuration file to manage the settings. The following command line arguments can be used when running from the terminal or via a. PowerToys Awake can also be executed as a standalone application, directly from the PowerToys folder. To manage the execution of the tool from the system tray, right-click on the PowerToys Awake icon. This feature only works if Awake is running in one of the three Keep awake state. If you need the displays to be available, use the Keep screen on switch, which will ensure that all monitors remain on. While PowerToys Awake can keep the computer awake indefinitely or temporarily, in its default state the displays connected to the machine will turn off, even though the computer won't go to sleep. Changing the hours or minutes while the computer is kept awake temporarily will reset the timer.

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